NATIVE SCENTS INCENSE SMUDGES 

Native Scents Incense Smudges

Product Code: INSISM Price: Check Latest Since the dawn of time plants have been our sacred connection to Gaia, our mother earth. Plants feed, cure and shelter us, and legends abound of the power of chosen plants to heal and protect the wise. Archeological evidence has established ritual use of plants dating back 60,000 years. Throughout the world people have gathered herbs and spices, resins and roots to offer to the spirit world. Rich in abundance and diversity of aromatic botanicals, the western deserts and Rocky Mountains echo fragrances of an ancient time, evoking memories of a distant past. Native tradition believes that wherever sage or cedar are, no evil influences may enter. To smudge is to purify with smoke from certain sacred herbs. The sacred ritual of purifying with smoke comes from the native peoples in both North and South America. In North America the smoke is created by burning sacred herbs such as Sage, Cedar, Sweetgrass and Juniper. In Mexico and Central America, Copal, a resin derived from the copal tree, is used widely in ritual. Smudge bundles should be ignited over a ceramic bowl containing sand. Gently blow upon the embers to produce smoke. Smoke may be used to purify the body, home, office, and healing rooms. After smudging, extinguish bundle in sand and store for future use. The smudge bundle is 100% natural aromatic botanicals. This bundle was gathered in an ecologically sound and respectful way. The plants are not harmed an nothing is wasted. These bundles are made for you as tools for empowerment. Enjoy!